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  1. Not sure I made my position clear. First one @ the DZ(6am) Clean the place up(I don't really like to drink but, I pickup all the empties)Get the gear ready for the day and help get students signed up and in the air. Gear other instructors students. I asked for priority as far as work goes, but I was willing to work for it. Instead, The DZ brings on a bunch of part time people that don't do any extra for the place and I find myself missing loads while they take students up. He didn't even fill the plane with instructors. It seems to me, having qualified, hardworking dependable staff would be a plus. Instead, the more is better and let's keep everyone at each other's throat mentality, seems to be more prevalent. I've seen this more than once and only a few places seem to have the quality over quantity attitude. Perhaps, I'm the only that has experienced this. Just curious if anyone else has.

  2. Maybe it's just me, but has anyone ever had a DZO complain about not having enuff help and too much work and when you show up to get something done, find out that isn't even close to the case? His staff resists the new guy(especially if they are ambitious and want to jump a lot) and all the promises that were made to get you there, suddenly are forgotten when you show up. Instead, you discover that there isn't nearly as much work to do as was said and you are going to be @ the bottom of the pecking order is spite of the promise of fair rotation. I don't understand how These people expect someone to be dedicated to their organization and yet turn around make it not even worth the time to be out there. I've had this happen more than once and just curious how(if) others have dealt with this.

  3. I knew if I was patient, I'd get some real info. I like the idea of the pulley system. I was able to pick both of us out of the saddle, but couldn't hold it very long. You are correct on the setup. Otter has been our choice of aircraft along with a well versed pilot that knows what to do. Most exit speeds have been around 55MPH and there is almost no delay. Even under the VX the openings have been reasonable. I'm changing the risers and will look into the pulley setup. If we live, I'll keep everyone updated.

  5. My girl and I have been doing some Mr.Bill jumps with a high rate of success. We have managed to pull of all that we have attempted and almost got a dock with a wingsuit flyer. Just curious on any thoughts about this. Our combined weight is around 350 under a 79 VX. We could use just a bit more vertical to really make this work.

  9. I knew Nate from marine city. He was always happy to see ya' and one of the most genuine people you were ever gonna meet.The fact that he was such an amazing skydiver was secondary because he was so humble about it. He just loved life! And isn't it just like Nate to leave us doing a kind jesture for another person. Just an amazing guy who will be soooo missed. Blue Skies forever